Overdale Infant School vs St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 994 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Overdale Infant School
Leicester · Academy primary · Ages 3–7
352 students
St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy
Leicester · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
274 students
| Measure | Overdale Infant School Leicester, East Midlands | St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy Leicester, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 89 Top 10% | 93 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #60 of 1,516 | #24 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #974 of 15,697 | #480 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 352 | 274 |
| Pupils on roll | 352 | 274 |
| Free school meals | 7.6% | 6.6% |
| Capacity filled | 95.1% | 97.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 88% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 18% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Leicester | Leicester |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.overdale-inf.leicester.sch.uk/ | www.thomasmoreprimary.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (93.2 vs 88.6).
- •Overdale Infant School is the larger school with 352 students compared with 274.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Overdale Infant School better than St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy ranks higher (93.2 vs 88.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Overdale Infant School and St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy?
About 994 m in a straight line, between Leicester and Leicester in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Overdale Infant School: 352. St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy: 274. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Overdale Infant School and St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy rank in East Midlands?
Overdale Infant School is 60th of 1,516 and St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy is 24th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).